How severe is CVE-2022-38982?

CVE-2022-38982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38982?

CVE-2022-38982 affects Huawei Harmonyos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38982?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-38982 published?

CVE-2022-38982 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38982

CVE-2022-38982 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Huawei Harmonyos
Published: 2022-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The fingerprint module has service logic errors.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will cause the phone lock to be cracked.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38982?: The fingerprint module has service logic errors.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will cause the phone lock to be cracked.
How severe is CVE-2022-38982?: CVE-2022-38982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38982?: CVE-2022-38982 affects Huawei Harmonyos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38982?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-38982 published?: CVE-2022-38982 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-phones-202210-0000001416095697

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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